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Surgeon-CEO drives Insight's rapid expansion into multistate system
Flint, Mich.-based Insight Health System launched as a small physician office in 2006 and has evolved into a multistate hospital system with more than 5,000 employees and $450 million in revenue.
Texas health system confirms ransomware attack: 6 things to know
A Texas health system is experiencing a ransomware attack. Here are six things to know.
Dana-Farber to lead pediatric cancer consortium: 5 notes
Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will lead 12 other health systems and academic institutions across the U.S. in a new cancer consortium aimed at addressing health equity and survival rates among pediatric populations.
White House unveils new efforts to curb gun violence: 3 healthcare takeaways
The Biden administration on Sept. 26 unveiled a suite of new efforts to combat gun violence, including directives to ensure healthcare providers are reimbursed for firearm safety counseling.
CommonSpirit California region to get new regional CMIO
Monique Díaz, MD, will assume the role of vice president and regional chief medical information officer for CommonSpirit Health’s California region, according to her LinkedIn.
The power of pause, per 1 Northwell hospital president
When pushing through a difficult time, it is crucial for leaders to ensure the rest of their team is moving forward with them, Jon Sendach, president of Manhasset, N.Y.-based North Shore University Hospital, told Becker’s.
FDA approves schizophrenia treatment
The FDA has approved Cobenfy capsules from Bristol-Myers Squibb for the oral treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
Unionization picks up after 'pharmageddon': 4 things to know
In the wake of 2023 walkouts by pharmacy workers dubbed “pharmageddon,” major chains such as Walgreens and CVS are facing increased pressure from their employees to provide better working conditions and wages.
Wisconsin blocks SSM Health nursing home sale
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has denied the sale of three nonprofit SSM Health nursing facilities to a New Jersey-based for-profit company, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Sept. 27.
Health systems abandon rigid hierarchies
Health systems are relinquishing traditional leadership structures to reimagine a more effective healthcare delivery organization.
